Ducati Desert X (2025–2027) vs Honda CRF450RL (2020–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Ducati Desert X (2025–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Ducati Desert X (2025–2027) Honda CRF450RL (2020–2027)PD11
Oil change n/a 600 mi
Valve service n/a 3,600 mi
Spark plugs 18,000 mi 3,600 mi
Chain n/a 300 mi
Brake fluid n/a 4 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ducati Desert X (2025–2027) or the Honda CRF450RL (2020–2027)?

Ducati Desert X (2025–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.